12:31 AM,
Jan. 20, 2013

Shown here preparing for this year's Rose Bowl, new Colts offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton has familiarity with three members of Indianapolis' offense, namely Andrew Luck and Coby Fleener. Hamilton was introduced as Bruce Arians' replacement at a press conference on Saturday.

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The addition of Pep Hamilton as the Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator is the latest change to the coaching staff, but one that comes with familiarity.

Hamilton spent the previous three seasons at Stanford, the last two as the Cardinal's offensive coordinator. He helped develop quarterback Andrew Luck, tight end Coby Fleener and wide receiver Griff Whalen.

Hamilton has kept in close contact with Luck, and the two spoke shortly after Hamilton agreed to succeed Bruce Arians as the director of the Colts' offense. Arians was named the Arizona Cardinals head coach Thursday. ...